Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. [3] While the facility was considered small compared to other cavalry barracks, it was said to be of ample size for a cavalry regiment of full war strength of 862 men (all ranks) and stabling for as many horses. Incredible that I would find my way here. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. We arrived in Crailsheim a month before the school year ended and Frau Linden (the elementary school German teacher) had no idea what to do with my two sisters and I. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. SALT II outlawed that missle, so all that ends wellMy wife and I were public school teachers in Bellflower CA, and one year, we got a new principal, named Yuki Moi. Voted Best Small Unit Mess Hall in Europe.Mess Steward. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. Saturdays afternoon movies for 25cents. Hi All,I'm from Craislheim and my mother used to work in the McKee Barracks from the early 80s until closure in 1994. I could have picked a better MOS. Funny how smart Pigs are. My wife is from the Ellwangen area, about 25 minutes from Crailsheim. Of course I can't remember a lot of names but Conne Balangi(sp), Paul Foster and a girlfriend with the last name of O'donnell or McDonell. The owners and the time were Horst Dreschner who is now deceased, and his wife Christa, who is much alive and soon to be retired. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. I am working on a project that may be of interest to you weather you are in search of friends or chasing memories. I learned later she was engaged to be married. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. ". I was with HQ.Co 1st Bn 37th Armour. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. We could see route 14 from the front door of our barracks and I traveled that road a lot as I was the supply driver for the company.Thanks for your information, hope to hear from you. The battalion would later return to Europe, and a photograph from the division's 1958 yearbook shows the famed tank on display on McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. Hi Amy,I was stationed with SVC Btry, 2/42 and 4/12 from Nov 86 to Jan 90. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! I am a proud Crailsheimer, lived there until 1968 when I married Michael E. Williams who was stationed there until 1967. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. [2], Today this considered as being within the West Cabra area, at the time of building the lands on either side of Blackhorse Lane/Avenue were considered to be within Grangegorman parish, as evidenced by. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . I'm leaving my email address and if anyone has any information at all that could lead me to him, I would be so grateful. We started out our married life in Crailsheim and greatly enjoyed our time there. Airspace and procedures Arrivals and departures east or west. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. I sure have a lot of memories from that place. I wish I had taken pics while I was there. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. It was a great remembrance.Sid. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. The "Sheim" was small but there were plenty of good times to be had. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. [6], In 2020, as part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Defence Forces joint task force was established in McKee Barracks. Vincent. I badly want to go back and see some of it. I remember all of the places you are talking about, PX, theater, Gym, etc. The burgers and chips in the snack bar, the films in the theater (although I couldn't understand a single word back then) - I remeber watching Rambo II, Indiana Jones Temple Of Doom and Back To The Future there for example. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? The motorpools which had just been rebuilt before we started turning post back over to the Germans have been flattened and some factories have been built there instead. I was with the 1st medium tank battalion, 4th armored div.I was in Headquarters Co and worked in S-4.We rode around in M48 tanks that were in poor shape as the military was still suffering from a shortage of equipment as the Korean War was over and the federal government was not too interested in spending money on the military. Some of my fondness memories are about Craisheim and the Base. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. I have great memories of the place. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. I don't know how many more years that lasted, as it would definitely not be considered an appropriate thing to do nowdays, with civilians living in those apartments. Dear Amy, First let me say Merry Christmas ..My father was stationed at Mckee Barracks 72-74 lived on the post for a year in buiding 205 . David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. As some have said, all of the barracks and such have been demolished and new residential housing has been built. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. Its nice to know there are others that share the same feelings..Carlos, Carlos, I may have known you, probably did, actually. Telephone Duty hours phone 2735-706/546, at other times 610/801. We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. I got there in early spring '73, left summer of '75. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. I bet you have some stories to tell about Crailsheim and McKee Barracks back in "the day"! We lived in the apartment building that faced the main highway, right across the street from a house where I believe the post commander lived. I was 11 when we first moved to Crailsheim and the memories of playing as a child around the barracks and out on the side of the hills around the post are still very vivid. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. Want to benefit from all the services we offer? Thanks for the memories. There were a lot of troops in Schweinfurt, but not any more. I was there 85-87. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. come on by and check em out https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/Frankie Ray. Toggle menu. Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. A friend of ours just sent us one. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. Thanks again!Rick Cutlip, HiI was stationed at McKee Barracks from 84-87. Best I ever had and I can't find them now. McKee Barracks Crailsheim Condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available 12 sold / See feedback Price: US $5.95 Add to cart Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: Will ship to United States. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. The only one we found so far is John Graves via facebook. Eating at that marvelous snack shop above the PX. Mama Bartels would cook up a great meal while Papa tries to teach us German. I am 34years old. Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. He continued his varied Army career as an Infantry Officer stationed at Ft Carson, CO, Ft Benning, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, and McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. I was stationed here with the 1/51st from 81-83. Pete,You were in CSC/1-51 at the same time I was in HHC/1-51 and B/1-51. Crailsheim, Germany - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt $23.95 Quantity Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. Aug 26, 2012. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. Ansbach was nice but not like Crailsheim. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. REFORGER, ASP to Crete, PSP-82 guard duty and CQ was the worse on weekends because, they often kept me from hanging out at my favorite placesThe Gasthaus Gruner Brau (downtown) or the New Yorker Nightclub (Rossfeld, I think). Crailsheim, (Mckee Barracks) was a great duty station and lots of fun. Good memories! We didnt have one when I was there. tank batallion,4th armored division. I never did run over anybody on that hill! I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. Hundreds of participants, thousands of photos and a lot of memories. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. My name is Bill GoodyearTake care Brother and stay in touch.Cell::480-330-6518bcgoodyear@outlook. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. Take care and hope you are doing well Brother. The pilots would then call back down to us to report on their hits, and "alleged" casualties. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. is sadly no longer there. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. Tweet. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. I also remember the 25 cent movie theatre where I probably got my first kiss. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. If I remember right, we lived in 211 A-2. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. . Albert Pawlowski. Bill From Hell. Each room here will provide you with a terrace. My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. I remember "horse shoe hill" was the big farming field behind the school. Our hang-outs were the Engel Keller, the Pfanne and the Gastof Rose. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. with allot of pictures. The carnival would come to post and set up by the front gate. The fests outside the main gate were awesome, remember the germans loving american ice cream, remember playing on the old yellow helicopter by mobil bohn. Does anyone remember him, Captain Orrin Skolnick? Other major units on post included the 1st.Bn 78th.FA and Combat command B. The streets was decorated with Christmas wreaths on the lights above head. I was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Only show this user. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. I could go on but I shouldn't. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. Shared an off post apartment for a while, fell in love with German beer. Remember the morning PT runs around the post (I think twice around made 2 miles)? [3][2][4], McKee Barracks is now an administrative centre where various Directors of Corps are based, as well as the location of the Irish Army Equitation School. Thank you so much again for helping me come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. One evening an Army buddy and me where given a ride out to a lake (approx 6 miles from town). I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. Funny as it seems, I was stationed back 2 more times in Germany but never made it back to 'Sheim. He is now in the Air Force, so perhaps will be lucky enough to be stationed in Germany one day. If you have any other names of people you would like to find post them. Moved back to the states in the late '50s.Dad was the principal of the base school and mom was a teacher.Mom and dad are gone now but I have all sorts of crazy memorabilia of post life in the '50s. Some of the best years of my youth. I loved this place. West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 - a photo on Flickriver tools | share: photo size: medium 640 new Ladycliff recent | interesting | random | favorites | contacts | sets | tags: view large West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 I am back here now (literally as I am typing, sitting in the Hotel Schwarzer Bock) for the first time since I left in 83, with my son who was born in late 83 (I met his mother here in Crailsheim). The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. Wish more people would write in. data science project documentation template. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. It was the first place I ate out in Germany and remained a favorite of ours during our years there.Tschu!Amy. wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. I hope to run into some old friends on here. He worked mainly in the supply room. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. Crailsheim. Dave Fingeroos here again. bob wilson is now living in waveland ms.if anyone wants they can email me at chambersharley03@gmail,com. I imagine my ex-husband, Tim, who also reads this blog, would like to read your recollections as well. World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". HI AMY!My Dad was in the Army in Germany in the late 1950's-1961, and I heard more stories than I can remember from him, but none concerning Crailsheim. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I lived in a small village off base. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. There is a McKee barracks group on facebook. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. There were other military families in the building. U.S. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! I think of that place everyday. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. It was very odd because everything was overgrown (obviously no grunts here to clean up and mow) and all of the buildings were empty. 4 (Sep., 1972), pp. I lived with the Schmidts who owned the dry cleaners. One of these days, I will return to Germany and visit the area. We very much enjoyed our time in Crailsheim and found people to be friendly and warm. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty the barracks were handed over to the forces of the Irish Free State in 1922 and renamed McKee . Magical memories. I served at McKee from early 1955 to mid 1957, so was part of the Occupation Force of Germany and have the ribbon to remind me. Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. I could tell my son in law about where he could turn on the road, and what he would find. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. West Germany. It's great reading all the fine memories of Crailsheim and McKee Barracks as I was there 1970-72 with HHB, 5th Bn 73rd FA. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. aimee elizabeth daniel > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany I now wish I would have taken more pics as I understand that the post is now leveled. During my time there (Jun of 76 - Dec of '79), I was SP/4 Reid, HHB, 2/42 FA (Lance). I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. I would like to see some pictures of McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. 72 now! I spent there; especially a time when I was defrauded and unintentionally stole a bicycle of a young German lady who I desperately wanted to meet; she worked at snack bar, It was very embarrassing. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. Hi AmyI'm delighted to stumble across your blog.My parents were civilian employees of the Army in the early 1950s. It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. After the war, Cobra King became a monument tank, put on display at various American bases in Germany, Kitzingen (Harvey Barracks), Crailsheim (McKee Barracks), Erlangen (Ferris Barracks), & Vilseck (Rose Barracks) where it remained in obscurity, the wrong registration number painted on its side from one of its numerous repaints. But I still have fond memories of being stationed there. Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. also ken and jackie renolds of the mp det were firnds of ours.jackie died a couple of years ago and kent had part of his tongue remove which both of them always smoked a lot. That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. Iwould like to use them in my book on Mckee Bks. Mark,Don't remember what part Joe was from. Good looking boys. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. I was there from 66-68. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. Sid,I rememeber the Schmidts from the dry cleaning store, as well as Kurt and Annie from the Barber shop. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers my husband or myself.ortrud43@gmail.com, hello everybody I found this blog while searching for some information from army bases in Germany. I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. I just came across this blog. When we went to work the next morning, the post was deserted!. Arnie, Loved the stories. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Also ideal for. McKee Barracks (Irish: Dn Mhic Aoidh[1]) is a military installation situated on Blackhorse Avenue near Phoenix Park in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. We had very good friends from C- Btry 2/42 around 1976/77 in Crailsheim and reading these posts bring back memories.I have recently looked for some people, but can't find them: Margie and Zach Reyes, David Heath, Joe Hess, Michael Bachman, Mark Gleason, David Braunsteina shame I don't remember moreThey used to visit us in the "Forellenhof" and we had great Parties at the "old house" or went to Dnsbach Disco.Does anybody know them ?I do not live live in the Craislheim area anymore but have been there last summer and it really changed a lot. It was originally named Marlborough Barracks and housed approximately 900 horses of the British forces. jack gance son; canberra distillery discount code The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. 153. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. I can remember to the MCKee Baraks in Crailsheim.From 1990-1993 i have friends on the Base. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated, this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. pvt snake hulin frankie ray, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18258402411&ref=tsTed and Frankie, have you tried the facebook page? spider11@bellsouth.net. Thank you for your comments! I also was sad to hear they tore everything down as I always wanted to return for a visit. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. Do you have any pics of the post before it was demolished? When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. 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